After an extended quiet period 19 additions were made to the Héritage collection at CKRN on 3 September 2026.
The records cover several categories:
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Land and Settlement: Includes central registry subject files from the Dominion Lands Branch (1873-1947), Upper Canada Land Petitions (1797-1811), and multiple Western Land Grants from the early 20th century.
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Indigenous and Departmental Records: Extensive files from the Department of Indian Affairs Headquarters central registry system (such as the “red series” and “thousand series” spanning from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries), Indian Affairs Annuity Paylists, and the Indian Affairs Black Series.
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Transportation and Immigration: Features Department of Transport civil aircraft files and a specific passenger list for Halifax (1925-1935).
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Military: Includes nominal rolls and paylists for the Volunteer Militia from the 19th and early 20th centuries.